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Gamboa Rainforest Resort

3.5 of 5
Zona 5 | Soberania National Park, Gamboa 7338, Panama
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Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Gamboa
3.5 of 5 stars 423 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Chagres river(18)
  • Panama city(14)
  • Monkey island tour(11)
  • Aerial Tram(10)
  • Pipeline road(9)
  • Very nice(9)
  • Would not have(5)
  • Great view(5)
  • Panama Canal(3)
  • Rain forest(3)
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Dallas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

The Gamboa is a fantastic, family friendly rainforest escape. The lobby is a greenhouse, hot and humid, lush and green and a great introduction to the jungle experience. The staff was courteous and professional, although check-in is at 3pm, they ensured I was able to check-in early. Request a high floor in the "new building" 7th floor has the best... More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

I spent some great five days at the Resort. The location is amazing, surrounded by lots of water and the rainforest, and you fall asleep to the birds singing out of the room window. Rooms (in the actual hotel) are tidy, spacious, and very comfortable - my favourite part was the hammock in the terrace. The staff is very helpful... More

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Jetzel Martinez, Guest Relations Manager at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Thank you very much for your time to write your comments, are very helpful to improve the service of our hotel. All your comments are very valuable for us, and will be taking the right corrective actions, and avoid from happening again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. regards, More

Denver, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was our first hotel out of two we would stay at in Panama. We arrived in the evening via a transfer and walked into a sleepy hotel around 9pm. The lobby was hot and humid, but the service was impeccable from our entry through to our departure. We went right to sleep soon after we were shown to our... More

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Jetzel Martinez, Guest Relations Manager at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, responded to this review
May 19, 2012

Thank you for your feedback, is very nice to read your comments all of them show positive and negative aspects of our hotel are a vital help to us for continue providing excellent service to our visitors. We took note of yours recommendations about the food and rooms. Thank you very much and hope to see you again in Panama.... More

Warren, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
524 reviews 524 reviews
Reviews in 192 cities Reviews in 192 cities
1,584 helpful votes 1,584 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Reviewers staying in luxury properties in third world countries often forget that they are no longer in America and that attention to certain details are often not very important in some cultures. Stay at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort in order to enjoy being immersed in Panama's rainforest and forget about the luxuries you might experience in Paris, New York, or... More

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Jetzel Martinez, Guest Relations Manager at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

Thank you very much for time you took to write present review, it is extremely important to our hotel, give us a pleasure to know that you loved the visit to our hotel and enjoy all the nature. Once again thank you you so much and hope to see you again in Panamá,. Cordially yours, More

Two Rivers Wi
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was a great experience, and the highlight of the trip. The view of the Chagres River was amazing, with local wildlife and birds almost everywhere you looked. The optional side excursion tours were great, especially the evening boat ride, to see the alligators, caymen, and sloths. The rooms were spacious, and well laid out. Bathrooms were huge, well lit,... More

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Jetzel Martinez, Guest Relations Manager at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

I really appreciate your comments and suggestions this will make our hotel a better place to visit. I have note each of our recommendations because all are great help for us. Thank you very much and hope to see you again in Panama. Cordially you More

Sonoma, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a great place from which to explore this aspect of Panama. The lodging is fantastic, the food just fine and there are lots of opportunities to explore features of Panama. A must is a trip to visit the Embera indigenous tribe. The pool is lovely. The staff speaks English and is very courteous. Try to get a room... More

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Jetzel Martinez, Guest Relations Manager at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, responded to this review
May 11, 2012

Thank you for your feedback, all of them make us so glad and hope to see you again in Panama. Once again thank you so much. Cordially yours Jetzel Martinez More

New York City, New York
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

What a disaster. Not sure where to begin. Every single interaction I had with staff and hotel was awful. The following all took place in the mere one night we spent there. We planned on staying longer but had to check out because it was that awful. Over the course of a single night's stay, the following happened: 1. Rooms... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

After reading other reviews on this hotel, I wasn't expecting much from the retreat that my company had planned at Gamboa. The rooms were nice and spacious, beds were super comfy, staff was helpful and courteous and the pool was great. We had contracted the buffet for all our meals, and while it offered a decent selection at each meal... More

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Jetzel Martinez, Guest Relations Manager at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, responded to this review
May 11, 2012

Thank you for your feedback and kind remarks. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to welcoming you back. Cordially yours Jetzel Martinez More

Chico, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Recently visited the Gamboa Rainforest Resort, the hotel and facilities were top of the line and the staff friendly and fluent in English and Spanish. The resort offered a variety of activities, I enjoyed the spa and had a wonderful massage while my husband went fishing for Peacock Bass. He enjoyed viewing monkeys and sloths in the trees as he... More

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Jetzel Martinez, Guest Relations Manager at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, responded to this review
May 11, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful remarks, which I have shared with staff, gives us a pleasure to know that you loved the visit to our hotel and enjoy all the nature. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Jetzel Martinez More

CT
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

The Gamboa Rainforest resort has great potential. The location and view are wonderful. The main restaurant is good. But the room was consistently damp even with the a/c running all the time. Restaurant staff is helpful. Front desk somewhat less than helpful. We arrived early in the day but they wouldn't give us a room until noon even though the... More

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Cinthya Villarreal, Guest Relations Manager at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, responded to this review
May 1, 2012

Thank you very much for time you took to write the present review, is so important to our hotel. Sorry for not achieved your expectations, but we took note of all your recomendations in order to improve our service all our customers. Hope to see you again in Panama. More

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Address: Zona 5 | Soberania National Park, Gamboa 7338, Panama
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